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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ level 9 (master level only) in Dublin City University (DCU). GOI-IES application is not applicable to postgraduate cert, diploma or PhD study at DCU.

 

Scholarship Policy Overview for DCU

Award One year of full-time study at NFQ Level 9 Master Level only
Value Full tuition fee waiver + €10,000 stipend
Who can apply Non-EU/EEA students 
Eligible programmes Scroll to the end of this page for eligible programmes

 

Key steps:

  • Apply to DCU: You must first apply and secure a firm/unconditional offer from DCU 

  • Candidates with an expired offer will not be considered during the shortlisting process.

  • You will find full information on the DCU Application Process here.

  • All applicants to DCU must pay the Admission Application Fee of €50.

  • GOI-IES provides a full fee waiver including deposit and tuition fees for one year full time masters programmes only.
  • Apply for GOI-IES: Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted via the GOI-IES online portal when the call opens (usually Jan-Mar).
  • 3 DCU GOI-IES scholarships are available. DCU will not accept more than one scholar per programme. 

     

Full details and information on the assessment and application process is available on the HEA website.

If you have any questions in relation to GOI-IES, please email: goi-ies@hea.ie

If you have any questions in relation to DCU programmes or application process, please email: dcuglobalrecruitment@dcu.ie

Deadline for GOI-IES Application: Please check GOI website